Chill and lo-fi music sets the tone for any atmosphere, whether you are studying, in a coffee house, hanging with friends, or taking a late-night drive. Here are 6 chill songs to add to your playlist from Asian/Asian-American women in the music industry.
I Wish We Could – Michelle
Michelle released her single, I Wish We Could, in 2021. Michelle is an amazing underground artist who started off on SoundCloud and is now a verified Spotify artist and is featured in many other songs. With calming vocals and slick studio beats, Michelle vibes with a calming aura and atmosphere that bring her listeners comfort and peace. I Wish We Could is a good song for talking with friends or chill study vibes in a dorm common room.
Dahlia – Isa
Dahlia is an amazing late-night drive song that is upbeat but still brings that lo-fi chill vibe. Isa is an amazing Chinese Korean underground R&B and reggae artist from Guam. She released her single Dahlia in 2021 along with her other single, Expectations, and just recently released a new single, Gud Luh. Isa’s style of music has a chill but also energetic vibe. The flow of energy from her music radiates positivity.
La La Lost You – Acoustic Version – NIKI
The 88 Rising artist, whose song was featured in the movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), has amazing chill R&B and Indie Folk music. NIKI, born in Jakarta, Indonesia and based in Los Angeles, has released many albums and singles. She recently released her newest album, Nicole, and is on tour. La La Lost You was released in 2019 under the label 88 Rising. NIKI touches her listeners with emotionally-driven music and lyrics. The acoustic version of La La Lost You sets the tone for a coffee house or lobby music but is also good background study music.
Lovers In The Night – Seori
Seori is a Korean R&B artist who was discovered on YouTube for her covers. Lovers In The Night was released in 2021 and is an amazing song for any setting, especially tailored towards a late-night drive kind of vibe. Seori is an artist who is in touch with others’ feelings and well-being, and her calm, upbeat, and collective style of music sets her apart from others.
MIMI – Youra
Youra is a Korean singer-songwriter and released MIMI in 2021 on her EP, along with Airplane Mode and RAL 9002 featuring HEIZE. MIMI is a wonderful chill R&B song that can be used for studying, long drives, chilling with friends, or as a way to get in touch with deep thoughts or feelings. Youra’s chill R&B soul and indie mixed music gives a calming sensation to listeners worldwide.
NAAN – BIBI
BIBI is a pop sensation in South Korea and an artist under 88 Rising. Known for her song, The Weekend, BIBI has released many singles that have topped the charts, and has created music for television shows like Our Beloved Summer, Twenty-Five Twenty-One, and Live On. Her song NAAN was released with the television show Live On. NAAN is an amazing chill R&B/pop song to play while chilling with friends, on long drives, or for in-your-feelings talks. Its mellow beats and emotional vocals are calming and comforting for any setting.